Beijing Olympics press centers inaugurated

Journalists and visitors stand outside the Beijing Olympics Main Press Centre (MPC) during its opening in Beijing, July 8, 2008. After three years of construction, the Main Press Center (MPC) and International Broadcasting Center (IBC) of the Beijing Olympic Games were inaugurated on Tuesday, kicking off the media service for the event, which is expected to draw 30,000 foreign media people.The Main Press Centre (MPC) is the central work place for the 5,600 accredited written and photographic press covering the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, providing 24-hour services and facilities, news and information. It's also the headquarters of BOCOG's Press Operations and will serve as the MPC for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. (Xinhua Photo)

Volunteers at the Language Help Desk receive an interview at the Beijing Olympics Main Press Centre during its opening in Beijing, July 8, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Journalists visit the media internet cafe at Beijing Olympics Main Press Center (MPC) during its opening in Beijing, July 8, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

visit the post office inside Beijing Olympics Main Press Center (MPC) during its opening in Beijing, July 8, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on July 8, 2008 shows the International Broadcast Center (IBC) in Beijing, China. The Main Press Center (MPC) and IBC of the Beijing Olympic Games were opened on Tuesday, kicking off the media service for the event, which is expected to draw 30,000 foreign media people. The IBC, who would distribute TV and radio signals of the Beijing Olympic Games to broadcast organs, started to provide 14-hour services and facilities, news and information since July 8 before the 24-hour operation starts on July 25. (Xinhua Photo)